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Satyajit Ray at 105: Kolkata Tributes Refocus Stewardship of His Legacy

The anniversary spotlighted ongoing restoration of his work, with new Feluda adaptations on hold.

Overview

  • Fans, artists and officials who gathered Saturday at Ray’s Kolkata residence filed past 1 Bishop Lefroy Road to pay respects as his family received visitors.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted a tribute on X, calling Ray’s creations an enduring treasure for world cinema.
  • Sandip Ray said preservation is underway through the Society for the Preservation of Satyajit Ray Films, with restoration work occurring in India and overseas.
  • He added that teams are preparing to digitise a large archive of sketches, writings and papers to secure long-term access.
  • Sandip Ray confirmed there are no immediate plans to adapt Feluda, even as interest in Ray’s broader legacy endures across film, literature and design.